1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Nissan Skyline is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Nissan Skyline.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline. 1983 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 406 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |